Christmas Light Dinosaurs

Schematic Design

The first step in creating the Christmas Light Dinosaurs was designing the electronic circuit. This schematic shows the core components including the microcontroller, power regulation, and connections for the LEDs that create the festive lighting effects.

Schematic design showing the circuit layout for the dinosaur light controller

PCB Design

With the schematic completed, I moved on to designing the PCB layout. The board needed to be compact yet provide sufficient mounting points for the LEDs while maintaining proper thermal management and ease of assembly.

PCB layout showing component placement and routing

3D PCB Visualization

The final step in the design process was generating 3D models of the PCB. These visualizations help verify component clearances, mounting options, and the overall aesthetic before manufacturing, ensuring a successful first production run.

Front view of the 3D PCB model showing component placement

Rear view of the 3D PCB model showing the solder side and mountings

Implementation & Results

After finalizing the design, the PCBs were manufactured and assembled with all components. The finished product was a series of dinosaur-shaped LED light controllers capable of producing varied lighting patterns perfect for holiday decorations.

The project combined my skills in circuit design, PCB layout, and electronics assembly to create a unique and festive product. The attention to detail in the PCB design phase ensured reliable operation and ease of manufacturing.